Overview

The package

AI-structured

Essentia Health is seeking an Anesthesiologist for a hospital and surgical center practice in Brainerd, MN, offering a care team approach with CRNAs, no cardiac or neuro-anesthesia, and flexible FTE options from 0.6 to 1.0 FTE or casual. Compensation is $570,000 for 1.0 FTE with potential bonuses/incentives, and a casual rate of $3,278 per 12-hour shift.

$570k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
Variable work week; 0.6–1.0 FTE or casual available
Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center · Hospital and Surgical Center

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Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay

$500k$535k$550k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Compensation

Type: Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay: $570,000
Evidence: nneapolis/St. Paul Brainerd Lakes Area population: 65,000; Regional service area: 115,000 COMPENSATION $570,000 for 1.0 FTE. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the fo
Observed: 4 wk ago
Structure: hybrid

Pay in context

Brainerd, Minnesota

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay

$570k/yr

Midpoint $570,000 · listed on official posting

Physician-reported median

$535k

33 physician reports · region cohort · total comp

Posted pay

$500k$535k$550k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.

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Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

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Source

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Facility & Community

Brainerd, Minnesota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center
Facility type: Hospital and Surgical Center
Patient population: Regional population ~115,000 service area; general surgical anesthesia (no cardiac OR neuro)

Community snapshot

Peer median

$535k

147 reports · national

Active supply

5

1 in Brainerd

Transparent pay

5/5

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.4/5

7 physician reports

Cost of living

98

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

+0.5

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

147 SalaryDr Anesthesiology reports in national show a $535,000 median.

5 active Anesthesiology roles in Minnesota, including 1 in Brainerd; 5 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

Is $570,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.

Work Design

Schedule: Variable work week; 0.6–1.0 FTE or casual available
Shift type: 12-hour shifts (casual rate basis)
Coverage model: Care team approach with CRNAs
FTE: 1
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: Listed on official posting
First seen: 1 mo ago
Last verified: 4 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

Anesthesiologist

Brainerd, Minnesota

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Variable work week
5 MDA practice
Care team approach with CRNAs
Hospital and Surgical Center Practice
No cardiac or neuro-anesthesia
Collegial group of physicians with supportive staff
Excellent benefits including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K with match, Malpractice, and more…
Will consider .6 FTE-1.0 FTE or casual

REQUIREMENTS

BC/BE Anesthesia

LOCATION

Brainerd, MN – located at the center of Minnesota
125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Brainerd Lakes Area population: 65,000; Regional service area: 115,000

COMPENSATION

$570,000 for 1.0 FTE. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Casual rate $3278 for a 12-hour shift.

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

218-786-3907 • Carri.Prudhomme@EssentiaHealth.org

St Josephs Medical Center

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

PHYSICIAN - Anesthesiologist - Brainerd, MN

Overview

The package

Posted pay vs real comps

Compensation

Pay in context

Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

Facility & Community

Questions to ask the employer

Work Design

Visa & Eligibility

Source & Verification

Full description

REQUIREMENTS

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